Ingredients

  • 1 c. vegetable juice cocktail
  • 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp. hot sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 4 skinned drumsticks (1/2 lb.)
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped celery
  • 2 Tbsp. diced green bell pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 4 c. hot, cooked regular rice

Method

  • Combine vegetable juice, vinegar, hot sauce, oregano and minced garlic in a large shallow container; stir well.
  • Add chicken, turning once to coat.
  • Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
  • Remove from marinade, reserving marinade.
  • Place chicken on microwave glass platter; cover with plastic wrap, turning back 1 corner to vent.
  • Microwave at High 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is done, giving dish a quarter turn at 2 minute intervals. Let chicken stand, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Combine celery, pepper and onion in a 1-quart glass measure; microwave at High 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Combine reserved marinade and cornstarch, stirring until smooth.
  • Add to vegetable mixture and microwave, uncovered, at High 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Serve chicken over rice; top with sauce.
  • Contains about 272 calories per chicken piece and 1/2 cup rice.
  • Yield:
  • 8 servings.